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SWY 9R

1977 BMW R90S

Orange Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,302 mi
Last recorded95,302 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 1977 BMW R90S27,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWY 9R
MakeBMW
ModelR90S
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 95,302 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 95,270 miles

Offside Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 94,868 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 94,133 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 92,779 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R90S?

Based on 1,459 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

90.9%
Pass Rate
344
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 7
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 5
Direction indicator not working 4
Horn not working 4
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 4
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SWY 9R is a 1977 BMW R90S in Orange with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1977 BMW R90S models, the average MOT pass rate is 97.0% with a typical mileage of 27,090 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R90S fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SWY 9R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R90S typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 49 years old, this BMW R90S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SWY 9R?

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What year was SWY 9R registered?

SWY 9R is a 1977 BMW R90S, first registered on 14 February 1977.

Is SWY 9R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWY 9R shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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